Club-horned Sawfly vs Bornean Peacock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Bornean Peacock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Lamprosoma bicolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Bornean Peacock Beetle
A small, dome-shaped leaf beetle with spectacular iridescent elytra that shift from purple to green to gold. The body is hemispherical and compact, resembling a tiny metallic droplet.
Did You Know?
The extreme iridescence is thought to confuse predators by creating shifting reflections that make the beetle hard to focus on.